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6 Healthier Halloween Sweet Treats for Green Kids

October 10, 2025 0

My family loves Halloween, it is our favorite holiday! You get to dress up like anything you want, decorate your home with pumpkins and ghosts, spend time sipping hot apple cider with family and friends, and then, there are the goodies! Oh my! What’s not to love?

Well, I am not a fan of treats packed full of artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or high fructose corn syrup or the tons of non-recyclable candy wrappers! Instead, I like to choose goodies that are good for my family and the environment!

Read on to learn my favorite 6 healthier sweet treats for Halloween and give a couple a try this year!

1. YumEarth 
If you are looking for yummy, natural, and organic sweet treats that your whole family will love, look no further than YumEarth. All of their Halloween goodies are incredible! These yummies contain NO artificial colors, flavors, or high fructose corn syrup. These are a staple at our house during Halloween. We are huge fans of the pomegranate pucker lollipops! And all of YumEarth’s goodies are gluten-free and vegan too! Perfection!

+ Yummy Earth

2.  Bitsy’s Brainfood
If your child loves cookies (who doesn’t?), put these treats on your grocery shopping list! With yummy flavors. They are baked with veggies! We love them! 

+ Bitsy’s Brainfood

 

3. Unreal Candy 
I have to admit Eben loves a sweet treat – and while we like his sweet spot to be satisfied with whole fruits – he enjoys a candy treat here and there. Unreal Candy fits that bill! We were talking about making our Unreal Candy caramel apples last night. Made with NO artificial colors or flavors, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, and NO GMO’s! We keep these on hand for the trick or treaters, as ice cream toppings, and even used them (but up) on our caramel apples this year! They are available at your local retailer and taste better than their toxic-chemical counterpart.

+ Unreal Candy

4. Plum Organics
You may know Plum Organics for their certified organic foods for babies and toddlers, but now the company is offering goodies geared especially for the older kiddos! The new certified organic goodies include applesauce mashups! Yummy for Halloween and every day!

+ Plum Organics

5. CLIF Kid
Every year a Halloween favorite at our home is CLIF Kid’s Full Moon Brownie organic Zbar! These are perfect for everyone in your family! Not only are the Zbar’s certified organic, but they are also the yummiest chocolate brownie bar sprinkled with white chocolate chips! Packed full of 12 vitamins and minerals, 8 grams of whole grains  – these are the perfect treat for that added boost of energy before your children head out to trick or treat! We pack these for our hiking and paddleboarding adventures.

+ CLIF Kid Zbar

6. Homemade Organic Treats
One of my favorite Halloween treats is those that you make with your children! This October, Eben and I have made organic vegan pumpkin carob cookies, vegan peanut butter cookies, oatmeal cookies, and vegan peanut butter cups! I like to make our own treats because I can ensure that we are only using the freshest, organic, vegan ingredients and it’s a great excuse to spend a day with my favorite person!

How about you – what healthier Halloween sweet treats do you choose for your littles?

5 Spooky Fruit and Vegetable Halloween Treats for Healthy Kids

October 5, 2025 1

Halloween is my favorite holiday – mostly because it is an anything goes, don’t hold back, get as creative as you want, holiday! I have been adding a little spookiness into Eben’s snacks by getting creative with fruits and vegetables. He seems to enjoy these “sweet” treats just as much as a sugary alternative – maybe even more. Read on for 5 spooky fruit and vegetable Halloween treats that I have used as inspiration for celebrating the holiday with my healthy kid.

#1: Jack o’Lantern Fruit Plate
This may be one of the easiest treats in the bunch – simply peel, cut, and arrange a selection of organic strawberries, clementines, blueberries, and grapes and you have a Halloween treat that is sure to please everyone!

 + Jack O’Lantern Fruit Plate
+ via Wholesome Dinner Tonight

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#2: Veggie Skeleton
Looking for a fun way to get your child to eat more vegetables this autumn? Look no further than this adorable veggie skeleton. This, along with the Jack O’Lantern Fruit Plate would be perfect for your child’s class Halloween Party or your family’s spooky get-together!

 + Veggie Skeleton
+ via Feeding Four Little Monkeys

#3: Pumpkin Oranges + Banana Ghosts
Yum! These goodies are definitely calling my name – I bet the bananas would be even better if they were slightly frozen! These would be great for a kids party – just grab and go.

+ Pumpkin Oranges + Banana Ghosts
+ via Kid Party Food Ideas

#4: Apple Teeth Treats
While these little yummies might take a little more time to prepare – I bet they are worth all of the compliments you would get at your Halloween party.

+ Apple Teeth Treats
+ via All Recipes

#5: Halloween Sweet Potato Fries
I want to whip up a batch of these yummy sweet potato fries to go with Halloween dinner. Not only does my family love them – but the spook factor will win them over for sure.

+ Halloween Sweet Potato Fries
+ Simply Jillicious

How to Make Organic Dried Apple Slices this Fall

September 17, 2025 0

Many of you may have a family apple-picking adventure on your fall calendar. We plan to visit our favorite apple orchard The Historic Orchard at Altapass this weekend. We have so much fun hiking through the orchard, picking apples, and eating them as we go!

If you find that you have more apples then you know what to do with after your orchard trip, you can make simple, dried apple slices. These treats are perfect for the school lunchbox. Read on to learn how to make these simple treats in a couple of short steps.

What you will need:

– organic apples
– cinnamon

Directions:

Dehydrating: Line your food-dehydrator shelf with parchment paper. Cut your apples into super-thin slices and arrange the slices on the shelves of your food-dehydrator. Sprinkle with cinnamon and either dehydrate at 135° until crisp.

Baking: Line a baking sheet with a reusable mat or parchment paper. Cut your apples into super-thin slices and arrange the slices on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake in the oven at 225° for about 1.5 hours.

Do you make apple slices during the autumn season?

How to Make Organic Instant Oatmeal for Cool Fall Mornings

September 14, 2025 0
 
I love oatmeal on cool, crisp fall mornings! Am I the only one? You can make your own organic instant oatmeal packed with flavor in a few simple steps taking your regular oatmeal from ho-hum to yum-yum. Read on to learn how you can make organic instant oatmeal and wake up to a better tomorrow.
 
Step 1: Bake It!
Preheat the oven to 350°, spread 4 cups of organic old-fashioned rolled oats on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
 
Step 2: Pulse It!
Pulse in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
 
Step 3: Mix It!
Mix in a cup of your favorite oatmeal add-ins such as; almonds, walnuts, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, brown sugar, and coconut.
 
Step 4: Store It!
Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.
 
Step 5: Boil It!
Stir boiling water into a cup of your organic instant oatmeal until you reach your desired consistency.
 
Step 6: Enjoy It!
Oatmeal is my favorite on a cool, crisp fall morning – top with honey too!

Sip into Summer with BellaMatcha’s Lavender Lemonade: Calm, Clarity & Clean Energy in a Bottle 🍋

July 11, 2025 0

You know those magical summer days that feel like they move just a little slower? When the sun is golden, the breeze is just right, and you’re sipping something cool and delicious on the deck or at a picnic? That’s exactly the vibe BellaMatcha’s Lavender Lemonade brings in every bottle.

And spoiler alert: I’m completely hooked.

🌞 The Upgrade Your Lemonade’s Been Waiting For
We all love a classic lemonade, but BellaMatcha’s twist is something truly special. They’ve elevated this warm-weather favorite with calming lavender and ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha (sourced straight from Kagoshima, Japan), creating a refreshing, functional drink that delivers smooth energy, mental clarity, and a gentle dose of peace.

💛 Organic ingredients
💜 Naturally calming and energizing
🍋 Just sweet enough
🌱 Non-GMO and vegan-friendly
🧊 Perfectly picnic-ready

Every sip feels like a little self-care ritual, and I’ve found myself reaching for a bottle whenever I need a gentle lift or an afternoon reset.

✨ Ready to Mix It Up? Try These BellaMatcha Recipes!

Because while sipping it straight is lovely, BellaMatcha Lavender Lemonade also makes a stunning base for cocktails, mocktails, and light treats. Here are a few ways to enjoy it:

🍹 Lavender Matcha Fizz Mocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup BellaMatcha Lavender Lemonade
  • 1/2 cup sparkling water
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon
  • Ice
  • Optional: lavender sprig + lemon slice for garnish

Directions:
Fill a glass with ice. Add BellaMatcha and sparkling water. Squeeze in lemon and give it a gentle stir. Garnish and sip somewhere sunny.

🍋 Icy Lavender Matcha Granita

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups BellaMatcha Lavender Lemonade
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)

Directions:
Pour BellaMatcha into a shallow dish and place in the freezer. Every 30–45 minutes, scrape with a fork until fluffy and icy. Serve in little bowls for the ultimate hot-day treat.

🍓 Berry-Lavender Matcha Spritz

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup BellaMatcha Lavender Lemonade
  • 1/4 cup muddled strawberries or raspberries
  • Splash of elderflower tonic or club soda
  • Mint leaves for garnish

Directions:
Muddle berries in a shaker or glass. Add BellaMatcha, ice, and a splash of elderflower tonic. Stir gently and garnish with fresh mint.

🍸 Lavender Lemonade Martini (for grown-ups only)

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz BellaMatcha Lavender Lemonade
  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur (optional)
  • Fresh lavender sprig or lemon twist for garnish

Directions:
Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish and enjoy your zen in a glass moment.

One Bottle, So Many Possibilities
Whether you’re sipping it cold after yoga, blending it into a garden-party mocktail, or pairing it with a picnic lunch under the sun, BellaMatcha Lavender Lemonade is my go-to for feeling refreshed, balanced, and just a little more grounded.

You can learn more (and grab a few bottles for your fridge) at BellaMatcha.com.

Here’s to calming vibes, creative sips, and a beautiful summer ahead. 💜🍋🌿

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